The kids hair. It was as red as Shanks. And unlike those around them, he did not look at you with surprise or fear. But what seemed to be admiration.

This kid...

"And you there kiddo." The kid broke out of his reverie.

"You should think twice before trying to open your mouth and glaring at a person that is stronger then you."

The kid blinked twice as his grandfather whirled on him in horror.

"Yo-you saw me?"

(Y/N) smirked at the kids bashfulness.

"From a mile away kid. Although what you were possibly going to do was noble, you would've been killed yourself instead of your Jiji here and would've left him all alone."

The kid suddenly tightened his fists and scowled.

"But he would've killed Jiji! No one else was stopping him, so why shouldn't I?!"

You rose your eyebrows at the comment, and was suddenly remembering someone else who said words closely to the kid's.

'Everyone was too scared to do anything to them. If no one else was going to, why can't I?'

Jet. When you first met him when he tried to defeat corrupt marines by himself.

"Kuro! Don't ever attempt to do that again! You need to stop thinking you're strong enough to do certain things! I would've been fine, Kuro."

(Y/N) kneeled in front of the kid who turned his scowling face towards you which slowly turned to bewilderment.

"Kuro huh? Is that your name?"

The kid slowly nodded as he looked directly into your eyes, not backing down from probably what he thinks to show an incoming lecture. You let out a smirk.

This kid.

You put out your hand for a handshake.

"I'm (Y/N). You know, not many can say they can do what you did."

Kuro's light brown eyes blinked and there was pride within his smile as he shook your hand firmly. Which you noted, as well as some small scars in his young knuckles. During your observations, you were unaware of the frantic whispers around them.

"Hm? Strong shake there. Have you been training kid?"

This time Kuro nodded enthusiastically.

"Yeah! I practice with some of the weapons my Jiji makes, mostly the wakizasha since Jiji says all the other swords are too big for me."

The old man had an exasperated look on his face.

"That's because Kuro, even with the wakizasha you seem to always get injured."

Kuro flushed and tried to deny it, saying that the bubbles in Saboady sometimes get in his face and he can't see. It's not his fault.

At this you laughed good-naturedly as you then patted Kuro's bright red hair in amusement. Your eyes then gazed to his own light brown-no. These eyes aren't like a light brown. No. They hinted towards a metal. Not gold like Mihawk's or silver as Crocodile's. No...this kid... He had eyes the color of a strong vivid bronze.

His eyes...it reminded you of yourself.

"It's 'Ex-Marine Silver Blood (Y/N)'!"

Oh.

Shit.

"That woman there is a pirate who's defeated pirates and marines alike. She doesn't care who it is!"

The old man and Kuro whirled on you, shock on their faces. Clearly not believing a kind woman like you that was willing to get killed for a stranger was a pirate.

The old man turned his gaze into the crowd.

"If that's true, then why such a cruel pirate like that would risk her life to save someone?"

The crowd hushed into murmurs and gave bewildered glances toward your direction.

Kuro, already moved away from the hand that was patting his head, lowered his brows.

"Are you? Is that why you look so strong and not scared?"

(Y/N) rose an eyebrow. This kid sure has odd questions.

"If you're asking if I am indeed Silver Blood
(Y/N) then I am." Gasps rang around the street and you think that someone fainted.

"But kid, just cause I'm a pirate doesn't suggest that I'm strong or unafraid. Anyone can be strong. But afraid, I was. For you guys."

Kuro blinked.

"Wh-what?" You smiled at him. As you stood back up from your kneeled position.

"I don't enjoy people suffering in front of me kid. Not when I could do something about it. Not when I know I can do something about it." You pointed at him cheekily.

"Kinda like you. But you gotta get stronger to protect the people you want to protect. So make sure you don't do what you did again. Okay Kuro?"

You then turned and walked away, giving a small wave as you went.

"Teach me!" A young boy's voice shouted and was immediately admonished by his grandfather. (Y/N) stopped and glanced at him from the corner of your eye. Lucci's dark eyes narrowed, as his gaze turned from you towards the young brat.

There. Kuro stood with his back straight and shoulders as broad as they can go, determination swimming in those metal bronze eyes. (Y/N) froze. His eyes...his hair. The way he's looking, that conviction. It's almost the same as...

'Shanks.'

(Y/N) then began to wonder in that moment, on how a kid like him can remind you of so much people. Your gaze then travelled back to his metal orbs. He didn't back down from your own gaze, just seemed to strengthen his resolve as his grandpa told him that it was impossible.

'Those eyes...', you thought, ' can surpass even gold and silver if it tried hard enough.'

'This kid...'

You turned fully around.

"How old are you young Kuro?"

"12. And a half."

You rose an eyebrow at his wording.

"Don't you think that's a little young to start training with someone like me?"

Kuro's lips thinned as he lifted his chin up in defiance.

"Anyone who saves strangers are perfect teachers to me. Especially if it's people I care about." The old man blinked at him in shock.

"Kuro..."

You tilted your head.

"I'm a pirate. You would have to leave your home behind and everything in it. You probably would only come to this place every few months or even years."

Kuro took a step forward and said that he's willing. But (Y/N) shook your head.

"No. You'd leave your Jiji behind." Kuro's eyes widened, as he then glanced to his old man in worry and realization.

"But..."

"You're strong kid. Especially in the heart. Use that determination of yours to train yourself. Never stop what you got there Kuro." You smiled at him once again, softly.

"Who knows? Maybe one day you'll catch up to me. Maybe...,"  your smile turned into a smirk," Maybe you'll even be in my crew." The crowd gasped in alarm and Kuro's innocent eyes widened. "Anyways, I must go now. Ja ne~."

You walked a few steps forward when another yell made you give a slight pause in your step.

"I'll find you again to teach me! Just you watch (Y/N)!"

You smirked as you kept walking, secretly hoping to indeed meet the kid again.

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Another OC I had to add. This kid is going to be important in the long run, so don't worry about that.

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Shanks: Author-san? Are you...okay?

Author: *sparkling eyes with a heavy blush as she looks into the distance* Yeah...*dreamy sigh* why wouldn't I be?

Mihawk: You are acting odd today...*looks at the direction she's looking* What are you looking at—

Author: *quickly gets in front of him* NO! I-I mean, nothing! *blushes*

Doflamingo:*observes Author with a glint in his eyes behind his glasses* Hm~? Did a new person come on the board?

Author: *looks at him with a nervous sweat* NO! Of course not! W-why w-would someone pick another g-guy with you guys h-here?

Lucci/Crocodile: Idiots. *looks at each other* *low growls* *epic glare off commences*

Hattori: Coo~

*door opens in the background and someone steps into the room*

Author: *spins around in their direction* Wha-?! I told you to stay there until I told you to!

Smoker: *puffs his two cigars as he looks around with a hand to his jitte* You were taking too long. *glances at her as she slowly turns red under his gaze* ...and I have a feeling I would've never left that room for some reason.

Author:*flushes in embarrassment and looks at the ground in shame* I just wanted to keep you safe...it gets tense in here sometimes.

Smoker: *steps up to her and pats her head gently as she looks up* I can protect myself. *smiles slightly* But its appreciated. Now*turns to the pirates* why in the hell—

Author:GAH! I can't take it anymore!

Smoker: What the sh*t—

Author: *glomps Smoker* SMOKEY~! ^/////^ YOU'RE TOO PRECIOUS FOR THIS WORLD!

Shanks: Author~! *whines* I thought I was your favorite~ *pouts*

Doflamingo: Fufufu~ Looks like we know what type of men the Author likes now.

Smoker: Get off me!*flushes in anger(embarrassment)*

Author: NEVER!

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Lucci: 3

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